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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:47 AM
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Default 87 Headlight **** Replacement

This may seem trivial to most, but I was wondering what is involved in changing the headlight **** in my 87. It feel apart and I am aware that Chevy no longer makes it, but Keens Parts has it available. Any assistance would be appreciated.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:54 AM
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Default Re: 87 Headlight **** Replacement (silverja)

Is it just the **** that needs to be replaced. If that's it you need to take a
small bladed screwdriver and depress a small tab in the **** and then pull
out at the same time.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 09:58 AM
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Default Re: 87 Headlight **** Replacement (85red_vette)

Thank you. What happened when I bought the C4 the plastic piece with the light symbol just disintegrated as I pulled it out. Now all that is left is the metal rod minus the headlight oval piece.
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Old Mar 15, 2004 | 10:12 AM
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Default Re: 87 Headlight **** Replacement (silverja)

I used a volume **** from an electric guitar , it's black gnurled metal with a set screw in the side to hold it on . Works and looks great . I went through 3 stock ones before changing to this one .
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Default Re: 87 Headlight **** Replacement (silverja)

I have seen a new manufactured **** with shaft on e bay and Mid America
has them for $24.99
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Default Re: 87 Headlight **** Replacement (85red_vette)

Here's the ebay url http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2467843050 for the ****.
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Thank you for the link. It's very appreciated.
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